I want a Salvati hammer!

On a side note it's so nice to see young ones learning how to do hard work. When I lived in Delaware, running our farm with all the tractor work, repairs, taking care of a zoo of animals I tried to hire someone to help me with some basic carpentry. Not a single one that wanted the job could hammer a nail. Finally I hired the only one available that seemed eager and determined. He did work hard on other things but never did learn how to hammer a nail. I wish I had the luxury of time back then to have taught him but ...I didn't.
As a late baby boomer (56 next week) I, like most in this field learned how to work hard. I was swinging a sledge to drive in posts, repairing hay bailers and training horses since what seems like the age of seven (actually 12 at a more serious level). It wasn't work though...it was responsibility and I enjoyed it.
Looks like this group of kids are living some of the old days. Good for you Sam-
Dean
 
Got to put my Sammer to some serious use this week with Mike Turner... Thanks sam I cam out with a great appreciation of those from the past and those that still take this art on, On a daily basis

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Great looking hammer Ryan. Now, do your body a favour, my friend... stand closer to the anvil and get your thumb off the top of the handle! Yikes:eek:
 
Great looking hammer Ryan. Now, do your body a favour, my friend... stand closer to the anvil and get your thumb off the top of the handle! Yikes:eek:

Haha, I knew there would be critiquing! I spent a lot of time on my form and this was one of those times I had it wrong. My time hammering nails made proper technique a bit hard for me.

Thanks Rick! I have a long way to go.
 
I had to stand behind Ryan and hit him with the cattle prod when he would revert back to swinging the hammer like a house framer. He learned a lot in the couple days he was here and his technique improved a lot.

We had a lot of fun with the hammer Sam made, I am just glad Ryan took it home so I would not like that hammer and have to buy a bunch of them in different weights and faces.
 
Don't worry... There are plenty of times when I stop and take notice of how I'm working(whether at the forge, grinder or the assembly bench) and think "What the hell am I doing right now?" We all slip into bad form... especially when doing things we've never done before. Some folks need constant correction until "good habits" are formed. I am definitely one of those people.
 
Mike thanks again for taking the time and sharing some of your craft with me! I have already made a list of hammers and tools I need to get. Rick I appreciate that, makes me feel better about myself ;)
 
Great photo isn't it Carl! Mike Turners wife took that... She and Mike (Shhh don't tell him I said that) are avid Photographers.
 
Great photo isn't it Carl! Mike Turners wife took that... She and Mike (Shhh don't tell him I said that) are avid Photographers.

I almost commented earlier. The exif data on that photo was a dead giveaway! Great shot, for sure. Too bad that loudmouf Marchand had to flap his gums (as usual) and give away the technique flaw. Way to go Rick, you schmuck.

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I almost commented earlier. The exif data on that photo was a dead giveaway! Great shot, for sure. Too bad that loudmouf Marchand had to flap his gums (as usual) and give away the technique flaw. Way to go Rick, you schmuck.

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You were going to comment on the Technique Flaw earlier? Marchand beat you to it! haha
 
I was going to comment on the quality of the photo! Awesome stuff, for sure.



I love you, Rick Marchand.
 
You love me, you hate me....... you really need to control that inner turmoil of yours.:p

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That's a nice compliment AND a fantastic photo. :)

Got to put my Sammer to some serious use this week with Mike Turner... Thanks sam I cam out with a great appreciation of those from the past and those that still take this art on, On a daily basis

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